The University of Limerick-hosted SSPC Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals has revealed a very significant national contribution in its latest impact report. The study highlights over €1.3 billion in economic
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Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council area, which will lead to a total investment of
In a world’s first, researchers at University of Limerick have developed a battery that could reshape the future of electric vehicles and portable electronics. The breakthrough in energy storage technology
Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI), the national office supporting businesses in accessing expertise, technology, and intellectual property from publicly funded research organisations, has published its Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey for 2024
The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny, County Donegal. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a
Research England is to invest £9.7 million over next four years to further strengthen innovation and growth across the UK. Research England has committed to support the National Centre for
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is funding 23 partnerships with a £41 million investment, matched with a further £56 million from businesses and academia. The projects will
Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment Emer Higgins TD has launched the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University. The Futures Institute will play
The 2025 All-Island Industry 4.0 Future Skills Report reveals that the advanced manufacturing sector is facing a growing skills challenge that threatens to impact innovation, competitiveness and economic growth unless
Ireland and Northern Ireland share many social, historical, and geographical characteristics; however, their political institutions and policy configurations differ significantly. The latest ESRI-Shared Island report synthesises key findings from the
New research, published by the ESRI and commissioned as part of the Institute’s research programme with the Shared Island Unit, Department of the Taoiseach, provides a high-level comparison of the
A female entrepreneurship programme developed at University of Galway’s IdeasLab is to expand nationwide at five other higher education institutions following a special funding award from the Higher Education Authority
The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme to primary schools across Sligo, Leitrim, North Mayo, and South
The Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey, a comprehensive report on knowledge transfer activities in Ireland, has published its findings for the year 2023. The survey, which collects data from Ireland’s Higher
CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for medical devices based at the University of Galway, has launched an economic report that puts its value to the Irish economy
Construction has started on a state-of-the-art Factory of the Future at Global Point in Newtownabbey led by Queen’s University Belfast, which is key to an exciting future for advanced manufacturing
TU Dublin has been recognised as a Centre for Sustainability Across the Curriculum, and will be the first such centre in Europe, joining 15 other centres internationally. The recognition comes from
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerator programme for start-ups has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD). The 6-month AI Ecosystem Accelerator, which begins in April, will be delivered by
Nine new regional partnerships between UK universities and manufacturing businesses will address industry-driven challenges and develop new technologies. The Early-Stage Prosperity Partnerships have received almost £5 million from the Engineering
A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City Deal project, with almost £80 million coming from the UK
The UK’s position as a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been boosted by the announcement of a series of investments in the field. Investments include: £31 million for
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland have launched the Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish food and drink industry. Bord Bia has partnered with the
STEM teaching in post-primary and Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland has received a significant boost with the establishment of the first official headquarters for the Engineering Technology Teachers
Innovative projects were showcased recently at a special event in Belfast for the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme in Northern
Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured three projects in the education sector across the UK. The first build will be
Scotland’s new home for cybersecurity research, innovation, and industry growth, Abertay cyberQuarter, has officially opened at Abertay University. The £18 million
Work has commenced on the E3 Learning Foundry, a state-of-the-art building situated at the eastern end of the Trinity College
Southern Regional College is the largest Further and Higher Education College outside of Belfast in Northern Ireland. With a total
The 3D Printing & Advanced Materials/Polymers Online Webinar will be held on Thursday, February 4th. The event is the latest
With a global pandemic focusing international scrutiny on the efficacy of the biopharmaceutical sector, Ireland is in a unique position
In an abandoned former cigarette plant on the edge of Mullingar, a group of researchers is plotting the future of
Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, has launched a professional development programme for life science companies to build a culture of creative
A SHANNON medical manufacturing company has provided an information night for schools with practical advice on Covid-19 safety measures for
Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) researchers have received €2 million from Enterprise Ireland’s Capital Fund for highly specialist equipment this
Over €10 million in government funding has been awarded to Galway companies partnering with NUIG research teams to develop groundbreaking
SPRINT 2020, which is designed to support early stage start-ups, entrepreneurs and UCC-based researchers has been launched. Participants will now
Dublin City University and Combilift, the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling
Microsoft has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for a new Cyber Security Centre which will see the creation of
Accenture has announced the return of its award-winning Women in Data Science Accelerator for the second year. The six-week evening programme is
The Government has announced Enterprise Ireland funding of €7.2 million, over five years, for Food for Health Ireland, a Technology
University College Dublin, through NovaUCD, has won two Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) 2019 Impact Awards. The annual KTI Impact Awards,
Obesity “represents the greatest single threat to the health and wellbeing of children in Ireland today and drastic action is
The rapid growth in sustainable finance will require major changes to the make-up of third-level business and finance degree courses
The Irish brewing and distilling industry has undergone a resurgence in recent years as global consumer demand for novel beverages
Maynooth University has welcomed a capital grant of €25 million from Government for a major new building project to support
MLN (pronounced ‘Melon’), an early-stage University College Dublin (UCD) student venture, has been declared overall winner of the 2019 UCD
Enactus TCD were crowned the winners of the Enactus Ireland National Competition which took place recently in Chartered Accountants House, Dublin 2. The Enactus Ireland
Google has launched a new Grow with Google programme in Ireland which will see the company train more than 8,000
Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia, and Clare Gilmartin, CEO of Trainline, were both honoured at the recent UCD Business Alumni
The newly appointed Chair of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Ireland has said that Derry is hugely
University College Dublin (UCD) has announced the results of its latest survey of companies supported through NovaUCD, the University’s Centre
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning, won big at the recent 2019
Coca-Cola and Enterprise Ireland recently celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the Thrive Project. The eight ambitious Irish
Over 250 million journeys were taken by passengers on Irish public transport services in 2017, and with the population set to
Teaching, research and student accommodation at Trinity College Dublin will be transformed over the next two years with the backing
Caitriona Allis (pictured) has been appointed as the new Head of ACCA Ireland (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Caitriona
Student social entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics and Enactus alumni from across the country gathered recently in Bank of Ireland, Grand
A new ‘Digital School of Food’ has been launched, aimed at enabling food start-ups to grow and succeed. An initiative
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